Walyunga National Park Park

Address: Walyunga National Park, Great Northern Hwy, near Upper Swan, Western Australia

Website: https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/walyunga

Hours: Day-use; park open daily

Admission: Free entry

Walyunga National Park is a protected area in Western Australia that conserves part of the upper Swan River valley. It is located at -31.72044° N, 116.07260° E and lies roughly 40 km northeast of Perth.

The park contains walking trails, picnic areas and river scenery along a section of the Swan River; it is a regional destination for bushwalking and day visits.

The area was designated as a protected area to conserve the river valley and surrounding bushland; it also contains Aboriginal heritage sites.

Walyunga National Park sits on the upper reaches of the Swan River in Western Australia, between Perth and the rural hinterland to the northeast.

• Coordinates: -31.72044° N, 116.07260° E

What to See#

• Upper Swan River: Protects a section of the upper Swan River valley, including steep river banks and river-side bushland; the park lies about 40 km northeast of Perth.

Walyunga National Park is on the upper Swan River, north-east of Perth. By car it is reached from Perth via Great Northern Highway/Toodyay Road (follow local park signage) and is roughly a 40-50 minute drive from the Perth metropolitan area depending on start point; there are picnic and parking areas with short walks and trails from the carparks. Public transport is limited-check local transit and park visitor information for seasonal options.

• Plan your visit for winter or spring after rain - the Swan River gorge and rock pools in Walyunga flow best then and wildflowers are at their peak, making the short walks far more rewarding.
• Use the main day‑use/picnic area along the park road (the developed car parks are the usual access points) and start walks from there to reach the river views quickly; weekend parking fills, so arrive early or visit on a weekday.